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Recreating
the Physics of Dairy
The Challenge:
Academic Theory vs. Industrial Reality
Universities are the engines of discovery, but a gap often exists between academic research and commercial viability. Science students rarely get access to industrial-grade precision fermentation platforms, while business students often study models detached from the regulatory and supply chain complexities of the biotech sector.
To build a sustainable future, we need to equip students not just with textbooks, but with the tools to navigate real-life work challenges —from strain engineering to global regulatory strategy.
The Challenge:
Academic Theory vs. Industrial Reality
Universities are the engines of discovery, but a gap often exists between academic research and commercial viability. Science students rarely get access to industrial-grade precision fermentation platforms, while business students often study models detached from the regulatory and supply chain complexities of the biotech sector.
To build a sustainable future, we need to equip students not just with textbooks, but with the tools to navigate real-life work challenges —from strain engineering to global regulatory strategy.
The Challenge: Academic Theory vs. Industrial Reality
Universities are the engines of discovery, but a gap often exists between academic research and commercial viability. Science students rarely get access to industrial-grade precision fermentation platforms, while business students often study models detached from the regulatory and supply chain complexities of the biotech sector.
To build a sustainable future, we need to equip students not just with textbooks, but with the tools to navigate real-life work challenges —from strain engineering to global regulatory strategy.
THE CHALLENGE: BEYOND MIMICRY
We understand that innovation in the dairy aisle faces a distinct structural barrier. Plant-based ingredients often rely on starches and gums that cannot replicate the unique rheology of the casein micelle . This leaves formulators struggling to achieve the authentic melt, stretch, and mouthfeel that consumers demand.
Simultaneously, the dairy industry faces an urgent mandate to reduce Scope 3 emissions without compromising the sensory profile that has defined the category for centuries. True progress requires a solution that bridges this gap—delivering the functionality of animal protein with the sustainability of fermentation.
THE CHALLENGE: BEYOND MIMICRY
We understand that innovation in the dairy aisle faces a distinct structural barrier. Plant-based ingredients often rely on starches and gums that cannot replicate the unique rheology of the casein micelle . This leaves formulators struggling to achieve the authentic melt, stretch, and mouthfeel that consumers demand.
Simultaneously, the dairy industry faces an urgent mandate to reduce Scope 3 emissions without compromising the sensory profile that has defined the category for centuries. True progress requires a solution that bridges this gap—delivering the functionality of animal protein with the sustainability of fermentation.
THE SOLUTION:
BIO-IDENTICAL FUNCTIONALITY
At Fooditive, we license a precision fermentation platform that produces Non-Animal Casein , a protein functionally and nutritionally identical to bovine milk.
Micelle Architecture
Our proprietary downstream assembly mimics the native micelle structure found in milk, which is the critical mechanism for delivering authentic stretch in mozzarella analogues and body in yogurts.
Thermal Stability
The ingredient remains functional through high-heat processing steps like UHT and retort, ensuring stability in shelf-stable nutritional beverages.
Standardized Purity
We deliver a specification of >90% protein purity (as is) with controlled ash content (<7.5%), allowing for precise formulation control.
Clean Profile
Unlike many plant isolates, our casein offers a neutral, mild dairy flavor free from vegetal off-notes, eliminating the need for complex masking systems.
THE SOLUTION:
BIO-IDENTICAL FUNCTIONALITY
At Fooditive, we license a precision fermentation platform that produces Non-Animal Casein , a protein functionally and nutritionally identical to bovine milk.
Micelle Architecture
Our proprietary downstream assembly mimics the native micelle structure found in milk, which is the critical mechanism for delivering authentic stretch in mozzarella analogues and body in yogurts.
Thermal Stability
The ingredient remains functional through high-heat processing steps like UHT and retort, ensuring stability in shelf-stable nutritional beverages.
Standardized Purity
We deliver a specification of >90% protein purity (as is) with controlled ash content (<7.5%), allowing for precise formulation control.
Clean Profile
Unlike many plant isolates, our casein offers a neutral, mild dairy flavor free from vegetal off-notes, eliminating the need for complex masking systems.
THE SOLUTION:
BIO-IDENTICAL FUNCTIONALITY
At Fooditive, we license a precision fermentation platform that produces Non-Animal Casein , a protein functionally and nutritionally identical to bovine milk.
Micelle Architecture
Our proprietary downstream assembly mimics the native micelle structure found in milk, which is the critical mechanism for delivering authentic stretch in mozzarella analogues and body in yogurts.
Thermal Stability
The ingredient remains functional through high-heat processing steps like UHT and retort, ensuring stability in shelf-stable nutritional beverages.
Standardized Purity
We deliver a specification of >90% protein purity (as is) with controlled ash content (<7.5%), allowing for precise formulation control.
Clean Profile
Unlike many plant isolates, our casein offers a neutral, mild dairy flavor free from vegetal off-notes, eliminating the need for complex masking systems.
THE SOLUTION:
BIO-IDENTICAL FUNCTIONALITY
At Fooditive, we license a precision fermentation platform that produces Non-Animal Casein , a protein functionally and nutritionally identical to bovine milk.
Micelle Architecture
Our proprietary downstream assembly mimics the native micelle structure found in milk, which is the critical mechanism for delivering authentic stretch in mozzarella analogues and body in yogurts.
Thermal Stability
The ingredient remains functional through high-heat processing steps like UHT and retort, ensuring stability in shelf-stable nutritional beverages.
Standardized Purity
We deliver a specification of >90% protein purity (as is) with controlled ash content (<7.5%), allowing for precise formulation control.
Clean Profile
Unlike many plant isolates, our casein offers a neutral, mild dairy flavor free from vegetal off-notes, eliminating the need for complex masking systems.
The Partnership Model: Multidisciplinary Impact
We partner with institutes to bring industrial reality into the curriculum. We don't just offer lectures; we offer active participation in the Fooditive Engine™ ecosystem.
THE PARTNERSHIP MODEL: MULTIDISCIPLINARY IMPACT
We partner with institutes to bring industrial reality into the curriculum. We don't just offer lectures; we offer active participation in the Fooditive Engine™ ecosystem.
For Science Faculties (Biotech & Food Tech)
We provide access to our validated strains and downstream protocols for thesis projects and applied research.
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Real-World Scenarios: Students work on actual scale-up problems, such as optimizing yield in Gluconobacter fermentationor stabilizing casein micelles in plant-based matrices.
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Circular Design: Engage in "Living Lab" projects focused on upcycling agricultural side-streams (eg, apple/pear pomace) into functional ingredients.
For Business & Management Faculties
Precision fermentation is not just a science challenge; it is a business challenge.
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Market Strategy: We engage students in developing go-to-market strategies for novel ingredients, navigating the "Valley of Death" between regulatory approval (GRAS) and commercial adoption.
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Supply Chain Modeling: Students analyze the techno-economics of shifting from commodity agriculture to distributed bio-manufacturing.
THE PARTNERSHIP MODEL: MULTIDISCIPLINARY IMPACT
We partner with institutes to bring industrial reality into the curriculum. We don't just offer lectures; we offer active participation in the Fooditive Engine™ ecosystem.
For Science Faculties (Biotech & Food Tech)
We provide access to our validated strains and downstream protocols for thesis projects and applied research.
-
Real-World Scenarios: Students work on actual scale-up problems, such as optimizing yield in Gluconobacter fermentationor stabilizing casein micelles in plant-based matrices.
-
Circular Design: Engage in "Living Lab" projects focused on upcycling agricultural side-streams (eg, apple/pear pomace) into functional ingredients.
For Business & Management Faculties
Precision fermentation is not just a science challenge; it is a business challenge.
-
Market Strategy: We engage students in developing go-to-market strategies for novel ingredients, navigating the "Valley of Death" between regulatory approval (GRAS) and commercial adoption.
-
Supply Chain Modeling: Students analyze the techno-economics of shifting from commodity agriculture to distributed bio-manufacturing.
THE PARTNERSHIP MODEL: MULTIDISCIPLINARY IMPACT
We partner with institutes to bring industrial reality into the curriculum. We don't just offer lectures; we offer active participation in the Fooditive Engine™ ecosystem.
For Science Faculties (Biotech & Food Tech)
We provide access to our validated strains and downstream protocols for thesis projects and applied research.
-
Real-World Scenarios: Students work on actual scale-up problems, such as optimizing yield in Gluconobacter fermentationor stabilizing casein micelles in plant-based matrices.
-
Circular Design: Engage in "Living Lab" projects focused on upcycling agricultural side-streams (eg, apple/pear pomace) into functional ingredients.
For Business & Management Faculties
Precision fermentation is not just a science challenge; it is a business challenge.
-
Market Strategy: We engage students in developing go-to-market strategies for novel ingredients, navigating the "Valley of Death" between regulatory approval (GRAS) and commercial adoption.
-
Supply Chain Modeling: Students analyze the techno-economics of shifting from commodity agriculture to distributed bio-manufacturing.
Standardized Purity
We deliver a specification of >90% protein purity (as is) with controlled ash content (<7.5%), allowing for precise formulation control.
Clean Profile
Unlike many plant isolates, our casein offers a neutral, mild dairy flavor free from vegetal off-notes, eliminating the need for complex masking systems.
Funding & Grants: Collaborative Growth
Innovation requires resources. We actively collaborate with universities to secure subsidies and public funding that make ambitious research possible.
Joint Grant Applications
We partner with institutes to apply for national and EU-level innovation grants (eg, Horizon Europe, regional sustainability funds), providing the industrial "Letter of Intent" often required for approval.
Public-Private Consortia
We participate in subsidized research consortia, allowing universities to fund PhD positions and lab equipment while working on Fooditive's technology roadmap.
Funding & Grants: Collaborative Growth
Innovation requires resources. We actively collaborate with universities to secure subsidies and public funding that make ambitious research possible.
Joint Grant Applications
We partner with institutes to apply for national and EU-level innovation grants (eg, Horizon Europe, regional sustainability funds), providing the industrial "Letter of Intent" often required for approval.
Standardized Purity
We deliver a specification of >90% protein purity (as is) with controlled ash content (<7.5%), allowing for precise formulation control.
Public-Private Consortia
We participate in subsidized research consortia, allowing universities to fund PhD positions and lab equipment while working on Fooditive's technology roadmap.
Clean Profile
Unlike many plant isolates, our casein offers a neutral, mild dairy flavor free from vegetal off-notes, eliminating the need for complex masking systems.
Funding & Grants: Collaborative Growth
Innovation requires resources. We actively collaborate with universities to secure subsidies and public funding that make ambitious research possible.
Joint Grant Applications
We partner with institutes to apply for national and EU-level innovation grants (eg, Horizon Europe, regional sustainability funds), providing the industrial "Letter of Intent" often required for approval.
Standardized Purity
We deliver a specification of >90% protein purity (as is) with controlled ash content (<7.5%), allowing for precise formulation control.
Public-Private Consortia
We participate in subsidized research consortia, allowing universities to fund PhD positions and lab equipment while working on Fooditive's technology roadmap.
Clean Profile
Unlike many plant isolates, our casein offers a neutral, mild dairy flavor free from vegetal off-notes, eliminating the need for complex masking systems.
Standardized Purity
We deliver a specification of >90% protein purity (as is) with controlled ash content (<7.5%), allowing for precise formulation control.
Clean Profile
Unlike many plant isolates, our casein offers a neutral, mild dairy flavor free from vegetal off-notes, eliminating the need for complex masking systems.
Strain Efficiency & Robustness
We provide access to proprietary, industrially robust strains optimized for high-yield fermentation in standard aerobic tanks.
Sweetener Platform
Utilization of Gluconobacter oxydans as a biocatalyst for selective oxidation, operating at defined parameters (pH 5.8–6.2; 33–37°C).
Protein Platform
Precision-engineered E. coli strains designed for the secretion of complex dairy proteins with micelle-forming capability.
THE PARTNERSHIP MODEL: FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING
We act as a technology enabler, offering flexible pathways to integrate this solution into your supply chain.
Option A
Technology Licensing
For partners with fermentation infrastructure. We license the Fooditive Engine™ (Strain + Process) directly to your operation. You receive a comprehensive Technology Transfer Package—including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and SOPs—enabling you to produce bio-identical casein using your existing assets.
Option B
CDMO Partnership
For brands and CPGs. We connect your demand with our network of licensed Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs). We manage the quality assurance and strain performance; you receive commercial volumes of high-purity ingredient.
THE PARTNERSHIP MODEL: FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING
We act as a technology enabler, offering flexible pathways to integrate this solution into your supply chain.
Option A
Technology Licensing
For partners with fermentation infrastructure. We license the Fooditive Engine™ (Strain + Process) directly to your operation. You receive a comprehensive Technology Transfer Package—including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and SOPs—enabling you to produce bio-identical casein using your existing assets.
Option B
CDMO Partnership
For brands and CPGs. We connect your demand with our network of licensed Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs). We manage the quality assurance and strain performance; you receive commercial volumes of high-purity ingredient.
Validation: The Innovation Marketplace
We offer a pathway for research to leave the lab and enter the market.
Spin-Off Support:
Promising student projects can be incubated using our platform's data and regulatory frameworks.
Thesis to Pilot:
We design a paid or co-funded pilot trial using NaCasein, targeting inclusion rates of 8–18% for cheese analogues or 2–10% for plant-based milks.
Validation:
The Innovation Marketplace
We offer a pathway for research to leave the lab and enter the market.
Spin-Off Support:
Promising student projects can be incubated using our platform's data and regulatory frameworks.
Thesis to Pilot:
We design a paid or co-funded pilot trial using NaCasein, targeting inclusion rates of 8–18% for cheese analogues or 2–10% for plant-based milks.
VALIDATION:
THE INNOVATION MARKETPLACE
We offer a pathway for research to leave the lab and enter the market.
Spin-Off Support:
Promising student projects can be incubated using our platform's data and regulatory frameworks.
Thesis to Pilot:
We design a paid or co-funded pilot trial using NaCasein, targeting inclusion rates of 8–18% for cheese analogues or 2–10% for plant-based milks.
VALIDATION: THE JOINT PILOT PROGRAM
We do not believe in generic sampling. To ensure success, we engage in a Sample & Pilot Access Program .
Step 1
Define the technical challenge (eg, "Improve melt in vegan pizza cheese").
Step 2
We design a paid or co-funded pilot trial using NaCasein, targeting inclusion rates of 8–18% for cheese analogues or 2–10% for plant-based milks.
Step 3
Our technical team supports your formulation work until the concept is validated.
VALIDATION: THE JOINT PILOT PROGRAM
We do not believe in generic sampling.
To ensure success, we engage in
a Sample & Pilot Access Program .
Step 1
Define the technical challenge (eg, "Improve melt in vegan pizza cheese").
Step 2
We design a paid or co-funded pilot trial using NaCasein, targeting inclusion rates of 8–18% for cheese analogues or 2–10% for plant-based milks.
Step 3
Our technical team supports your formulation work until the concept
is validated.
We offer a pathway for research to leave the lab and enter the market.
Validation:
The Innovation Marketplace
Spin-Off Support:
Promising student projects can be incubated using our platform's data and regulatory frameworks.
Thesis to Pilot:
We design a paid or co-funded pilot trial using NaCasein, targeting inclusion rates of 8–18% for cheese analogues or 2–10% for plant-based milks.